Mexico and Korea Open With Wins at the 2026 World Cup: Second Day Schedule. The 2026 World Cup kicked off with victories for Mexico and Korea. Today brings new opening ceremonies in Toronto and the US, along with matches Canada vs. Bosnia and USA vs. Paraguay. The tournament is being held simultaneously in three countries.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off, and the tournament's first day has already produced its first winners: Mexico and Korea, who claimed victories over South Africa and the Czech Republic. The tournament is taking place across three countries, resulting in a unique arrangement for the opening ceremonies—each host nation is holding its own celebration.
Today, June 12, fans’ attention shifts to Toronto, where the second opening ceremony will take place at 19:30 Spanish time. Immediately after, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina will take to the BMO Field—the Group B match will begin at 21:00. Later, during the night in Spain, the third ceremony will get underway, this time in the United States. It is scheduled for 1:30, with the USA vs Paraguay Group D match starting at 3:00.
Hosting the tournament across three countries—Mexico, Canada, and the United States—has become one of this World Cup’s defining features. This approach has expanded the reach of the matches and drawn the attention of fans from various regions. Each country has its own stadiums, schedules, and even separate opening ceremonies, making this championship unprecedented in format.
Yesterday's matches set a fast pace for the tournament: Mexico confidently defeated South Africa, while Korea proved stronger than the Czech Republic. Today's games promise to be just as exciting, especially since Canada is hosting the World Cup opening ceremony for the first time. In the USA, where football traditionally lags behind other sports in popularity, the national team's match against Paraguay is also drawing increased attention.
An important detail for Spanish-speaking viewers remains the broadcast schedule. As previously reported, a Chilean TV channel will offer free coverage of 34 tournament matches, and a total of 52 games will be available in Chile — more details can be found in the article about the 2026 World Cup broadcasts on Chilevisión. In Spain, all key events and breaking news can be followed on Carrusel Deportivo, El Larguero, and on Cadena SER.
For reference: the 2026 World Cup is being held for the first time in three countries at once — Mexico, Canada, and the USA. The tournament features 48 teams, a record for the World Cup. The match and opening ceremony schedules are arranged with consideration for time zones and the specifics of each host country. You can follow the developments both through official broadcasts and on leading Spanish sports programs.
